The Kite Lab
The flight concept
Minimal synergetic zero wind kites are living flying objects. By giving subtle impulses through the flying line, they glide and float in still air. Optimized for this completely new concept, each kite celebrates its own refined flight characteristics.
The kites
Thomas Horvath researches and develops these zero-wind kites floating on one single flying line. Innovative technology, precision and compositions of ultralight material form the kinetic objects in the kite-lab™.
Wing and delta designs
Wing designs feature a high aspect ratio for efficient soaring in broader space. Compact delta shapes are lower aspect ratio kites. Being agile they love to float in urban environment. With a bit of wind and a long flying line, you can also enjoy static high flights.
Last minute kites
There are a couple of finished zero wind kites here in the studio too, ready for same day shipping or pick-up in Zurich. One or two kites of each:
- urban ninja: the numbers
- i'll be back urban rhythm edition
- de tomaso superleggera
- de tomaso honey
You may wish to personalize the tube with a couple of words if the kite will be an exclusive gift.
Communicate with kites
Cooperating with companies is our passion. A high-tech zero-wind-kite as a present or series with your logo printed on the sail.
Or visit a kite making workshop in your company rooms or in our atelier in Zurich.
When color should fit: The Icarex collection 2024 for kites, including some rarities.
Superlight floating
The lightest kite in the world: "i'll be back urban flow edition" is a perfect instrument for zero-wind floating, including our zero wind flight guarantee.
How do the kites fly in no wind? See some videos and pictures of real flights without wind in the mountains, at the sea and indoor.
Which kite to fly? Intended to be an overview for a collector, see the kites in a graphical overview.
Some tips for floating without wind and the official zero wind kite manual.
Workshops and
hangouts
Workshops are upon request, new with "the barcode sticky 3.7" for first-timers and "sticky wing" to deepen your knowledge. For companies we safe a desired individual date.
Next kite-workshops in Zurich: Please check the homepage in german for workshop news and contact us, if you are interested in.
Find a selection of kite festivals in and around Switzerland. Including a couple of hangouts in Zurich. The zero wind hangouts have a relaxed workshop character, if you have some questions about flight, setup or new products, drop by. It's part of our service and free, test flights inclusive.